react native generate release apk
Prerequisite:
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react-native version > 0.57
How to generate one in 3 steps?
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Step 1: Go to the root of the project in the terminal and run the below command:
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react-native bundle --platform android --dev false --entry-file index.js --bundle-output android/app/src/main/assets/index.android.bundle --assets-dest android/app/src/main/res
Step 2: Go to android directory:
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cd android
Step 3: Now in this android folder, run this command
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./gradlew assembleDebug
There! you'll find the apk file in the following path:
yourProject/android/app/build/outputs/apk/debug/app-debug.apk
Now you have your .apk file generated, install it on your android phone and enjoy!
Thank you.